Afferni Andrea specializes in photorealistic tattooing. He mostly likes portraits, both human and animals which he’s a huge enthusiast. He loves cats the most. In case of that tattooer, the love for animals is an impulse to working and developing his skills. It’s observation of animals that made him one of the best artists dealing with portraits and realistic tattoo. He pays big attention to proportions and lighting. He also does other art forms: paints oil on canvas, draws a lot. He organizes private seminars on the topic of realistic tattoos where professional tattooers take part in. The reason why he started tattooing in photorealistic way was the fascination in the possibilities, expression and the will to reflect the reality from the picture. It’s always a challenge for him. He says: “When I look at an animal’s picture I see the face, bold eyes, the sight within them, lips and impressive tones, colors and the texture of the skim or the fur. When some client comes and asks me for doing his or her beloved pet’s portrait I do the work with a great doze of sentiment, as it was connected to me in a way. I have a portrait of Assenzio, my great cat on my arm myself”. Afferni often travels and visits international conventions, also Poland. www.myspace.com/afferni